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Police chief outlines training, equipment and task‑force activity

Board of Trustees of the Village of Steger · January 21, 2025
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Summary

Police Chief Greg Smith reported department training on new Illinois law, participation in school safety and task‑force meetings, Sgt. Lane's graduation from Northwestern staff training and deployment of two new 2025 Ford Explorers.

Police Chief Greg Smith updated the board on training and operational items at the Jan. 21 meeting. He said the department recently conducted Monthly Police Law training covering "New Illinois Law - 2025 Part 1," attended School District 206 safety meetings, and had personnel participate in regional task‑force and funeral attendance. Chief Smith noted that two new 2025 Ford Explorers have been placed in service.

The minutes record additional professional development: Detective Darge attended a Chicago Police officer’s funeral and Sgt. Lane graduated from Northwestern’s Staff & Command program. The chief’s summary was framed as routine operational updates; no policy changes or formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

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